Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures in the world. Originating in China more than 2,000 years ago, the classical Chinese explanation is that channels of energy run in regular patterns through the body and over its surface. Acupuncture corrects imbalances in these channels by removing areas in the body in which the flow of energy is stuck.
Modern Scientific Explanation
Modern practices of acupuncture incorporate medical traditions from China and other countries. One accepted medical explanation of acupuncture is that when needles prick the skin, they cause the brain to release variety of painkilling chemicals in the muscles,spinal cord and brain. These chemicals trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones, which influence the body's own internal regulating system.
